‘Cats Come from Behind to Win on Senior Day, 31-29 – Central Washington University Athletics

ELLENSBURG, Wash.- The #9 Central Washington university men’s rugby team (6-2) secured a comeback victory on Saturday afternoon against #11 Arizona, 31-29. Trailing 29-14, the Crimson and Black rallied with a strong team effort to secure the win.  
 
INSIDE THE FIXTURE

• Final: CWU 31, UA 29
• Location: Steve Hertling Field at Tomlinson Stadium | Ellensburg, Wash.

 
QUOTING HEAD COACH TODD THORNLEY
“Credit to Arizona, they deserved to win it and did everything but. I am proud of our resolve to fight through and find a way and stay calm when the pressure was on us. Lastly, what a great way for our seniors to end their regular season careers here. They have been a part of some historic program wins for us, but most importantly they are just great young men to be around every day. We look forward to finishing out strong with them in the post season and celebrating their achievements once it is all said and done.”
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• CWU got on the scoreboard early in the 8^th minute when senior Oscar Treacy made an impressive individual run down the right flank, setting up a conversion by Jac Tregoning, CWU 7, UA 0.
• Arizona responded in the 13^th minute with a try, followed by a successful conversion, CWU 7, UA 7.
• In the 25^th minute, Daniel McQuade scored a try following a scrum play, followed by a Tregoning conversion, CWU 14, UA 7.
• In the 36^th minute, Cameron Blair secured a try, making a run through the left flank, bringing Arizona back into the game, CWU 14, UA 12.
• Halftime: CWU 14, UA 12.
• Following the break, Blair made an incredible play, scoring the try to give Arizona the lead, CWU 14, UA 17.
• In the 49^th minute, UA extended their lead with a try, followed by a successful conversion, CWU 14, UA 24.
• In the 60^th minute, Arizona scored a try following a costly turnover from the Crimson and Black, CWU 14, UA 29. 
• In the 71^st minute, Andrew Miller scored a try for the ‘Cats, bringing them back into the game, CWU 19, UA 29.
• Moments later, in the 73^rd minute, Drew Farrington secured a try, following a turnover from Arizona, CWU 24, UA 29.
• In the final seconds of the game, Benji Ward executed a phenomenal individual run through the left flank, followed by a Tregoning conversion, CWU 31, UA 29.
• Final: CWU 31, UA 29.

 
UP NEXT
The Wildcats will await their seeding for the D1A National Championship Playoffs, which will begin early next week.